tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26890360017918724732024-03-13T02:23:49.615+01:00InvigorateChristoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-64212493353326188172011-11-23T22:53:00.001+01:002011-11-26T16:36:04.737+01:00Vegan Three Bean Chili with Seitan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm back after a long absence due to some major life changes, but thanks for coming back and I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did making it. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This is one of the dishes I really miss as I decided to skip the meat. A good Chili is so great and it's one of the best dishes to serve at parties. Cooking a vegan Chili is a quicker process than making the meat version but you still have to plan for a good two-three hours to make this beast.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This particular version contains Seitan (Wheat Gluten so skip that if you are allergic), but you can skip it and add more different beans. I use Black, Navy and White beans.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This Chili is perfect to store in the fridge as it settles a little bit after a few days.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">OK, it is super easy to make and I will not think less of you for experimenting with more or less spices, adding a little beer to it or whatever. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2.5 dl finely chopped Yellow Onion (I chop them to 0,7 cm pieces)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2.5 dl finely chopped Carrot</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2.5 dl finely chopped Celery</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1.25 dl finely chopped Red Bell Pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1.25 dl finely chopped Green Bell Pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2.5 dl finely chopped mushrooms</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 Jalapeño Peppers (Seeded and finely chopped)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3 Garlic Cloves (you guessed it... finely chopped)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 tsp Chili Powder (I use Chipotle Chili powder for a little more smoky flavor)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 tsp dried Oregano</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 tsp ground Cumin</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 can crushed Tomatoes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1.25 dl cooked Kidney Beans</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1.25 dl cooked Black Beans</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1.25 dl cooked small White Beans (Navy Beans)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2.5 dl of Seitan (Cut in 1.5cm pieces)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1) Sprinkle some salt in the bottom of your best large pot and heat for about 30 seconds, add Olive Oil and heat, but don't let it smoke. This will create a non-sticky effect.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2) Add the chopped Onions, Celery, Carrots, Bell Peppers, mushrooms and Jalapeño and cook for about five minutes. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3) Add the Garlic and spices and cook for two minutes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4) Add the Tomato Paste and cook for 1 minute.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">5) Add the Crushed Tomatoes, vegetable stock and beans and cook until the Chili gets firm and not to wet. Cook uncovered on low heat. This will take about two hours. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Serve with some nice fresh bread, beer and in simple bowls. If you'd like you can add some Soy cream on top or Cashew Cream. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Yes, one can argue that a Chili is not a proper Chili without the meat and that is true in a way, but whatever you do (and I've heard this several times from vegetarians), do NOT call this a Vegetarian Chili con Carne!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This breakfast pudding is sweet and perfect for kids as you try to get them off dairy and artificially sweetened yoghurts packed with deadly additives. For kids, I'd go a little easy on the Flaxseeds and nuts. If you are allergic to nuts, just leave them out.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Blend everything until smooth. Top with Flaxseeds, Hempseeds and/or Cashew nuts and serve directly. If you find the color boring, add some Strawberries or Acai. </span></div>
Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0Nacka Storängen, Nacka Municipality, Sweden59.3090958 18.17580659.3070698 18.170870500000003 59.3111218 18.1807415tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-79318260996122104832011-09-08T10:43:00.001+02:002011-09-08T11:56:31.737+02:00Pear - Banana Hemp Breakfast Pudding<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new';">Sorry for the lack of posts here lately. Due to personal reasons I haven't felt like writing here for a while. Now I'm back!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new';">This yoghurt is one of my favorites and it's sweet and energizing, while gives you enough protein to feel focused for hours to come. I'll post another breakfast pudding after this one. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new';">As usual these are very easy to make and with a right blender it's done in seconds. Chop the pear and banana in smaller pieces and you'll have it done in microseconds. </span><br />
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Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-72475979201991226142011-05-21T12:35:00.004+02:002011-05-22T09:02:40.034+02:00Play With My Food<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://playwithmyfood.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/celery-in-tardis.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 492px;" src="http://playwithmyfood.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/celery-in-tardis.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Sometimes you just come across food blogs that have great content while gives you a laugh or two. </span><a href="http://playwithmyfood.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Play With My Food</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> is one of those blogs. My friend Shane sent me this link and I'm glad he did. Each story behind each recipes are awesome and the recipes are great so check this out and you will soon add it to the list of your favorite blogs. </span> </div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=203641326340638&href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fplay-with-my-food.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-70519217591178601192011-05-21T08:09:00.008+02:002011-05-21T12:40:11.117+02:00Carrot Mango Powersmoothie<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This smoothie is enough for me for breakfast as I still feel quite full from last night's burger-fest in front of the TV playing Team Bondi's and Rockstar's fantastic L.A. Noire. What an awesome meal, but most importantly, what an awesome game. It doesn't get more mass-market than that. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY33LDjzxxKX-pLqoPsqkjx7_YYHE1iy-VWtMxxTaqjFmjKxilGPlxX_H0QQD-wCDdsroWMTSK-FQJGB2seVgwd-rA4wGlN3kRAu95708Sv6ftyT7g6rsixTQRFVOTW7qrzecRWregj6HF/s400/P1030069.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609049248164754722" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">"What? You've gone vegan? Where do you get your protein from dude?" I have heard the same question countless of times and unfortunately many people that are on a plant-based diet, doesn't get enough protein just because they don't know where to look for it. Lack of protein sends you on a downward spiral into lack of concentration, tiredness and depression. With that said, the meat industry has spread a rumor that the best protein is found in red meat, which is obviously a lie. Another popular lie is that we need such a high dose of protein to function normally. This smoothie includes my absolute favorite source of protein - Hemp! In this case I used Sun Warrior Protein while I wait for my latest shipment from Vega to arrive. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Mango</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 Medium sized Carrots</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 Red Apples</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Banana</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Ground Flaxseed</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Lucuma</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Mesquite</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Maca</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Hemp Protein</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Bee Pollen</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Water to get the thickness you prefer</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Blend - done - Invigorate! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=203641326340638&href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fcarrot-mango-powersmoothie.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-25511028399511750322011-05-21T07:04:00.005+02:002011-05-21T07:55:31.457+02:00People that affect me - Peggy Seeger<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This might sounds pretentious as f**k but I always wisely choose a soundtrack when I cook. I need those inspiring musical artists and bands that pick me up, throw me to the wall, punch me in the face, get the emotions or adrenaline flowing and get me back on my feet (which is usually my all time favorites the Bad Brains or Fatality). I listen to a lot of different music, everything from Hardcore to Jazz and from Reggae to Grindcore - depending on my mood. Last night I was more in the mood for Peggy Seeger. Tonight it might be KRS-One.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 247px;" src="http://www.peggyseeger.com/images/general/peg.jpg/image_preview" border="0" alt="" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">For those of you who don't know who she is, Peggy Seeger is an american singer/songwriter and activist (even though she doesn't call herself that), born in the city I call my second home - New York City. This wonderful woman calls the stage her battlefield and she's been fighting for justice and women's rights for decades, with her great songs. Behind her great voice is a woman tough as nails and someone that have refused to take shit from anyone who stands in her path. That's inspiration! </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Her album "Heading For Home" is a fantastic album and it not only brings me to tears every time i listen to "Henry Lee", it is relaxing and makes me happy. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">We'll enough of this pretentious crap. She's a great artist, "Heading for Home" is a great album and I just had to get it out of me, so have a great day everyone and keep up that PMA!</span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=203641326340638&href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fpeople-that-affect-me-peggy-seeger.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-22952448397686838882011-05-15T11:38:00.006+02:002011-05-15T11:56:49.557+02:00Texas Dry Rub Seitan Steak with Chili BBQ Sauce<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">BBQ'ing vegetables and Seitan is great regardless time of the year (I see BBQ'ing as a year-round cooking method, not something seasonal). Seitan is very protein rich yet the absolute no-no for those of you who are allergic to Gluten. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTA2Ve3oIrl6XuN9_OEZnAnJZ_p8xI72kReLhnrz_Aw8eiXtX9F3hw7ZIIGF3klyE7D28S_FlU5SrjNU-jowF0XuQkoL6kZE1VNAKF5-JuryZ8TiYpTpC2BneSz8NWkjbsYrmQtHncc-o_/s400/P1030001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606876124284187570" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I make my own Seitan, but pre-made is fine if you're in a rush.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp mixed crushed peppercorns (Black, Red, Green and White)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Chipotle Chili Pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp kosher salt</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp brown sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp granulated garlic</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp granulated onion</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Cover the Seitan steaks in the dry rub and cover with a plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for an hour. Bring the steaks to room temperature before throwing them on the grill. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Here's how you make a fantastic Chili Barbecue Sauce to serve with the Seitan steaks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1,5 dl Ketchup (If you don't make your own, chose Heinz as it contains no High Fructose Corn Syrup)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (<a href="http://greeninvigorator.blogspot.com/2011/04/bourbon-glazed-seitan-with-cajun-rub.html">recipe found here</a>).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp brown sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Chili Powder</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp granulated onion</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp ground black pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Serve with grilled vegetables. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=203641326340638&href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ftexas-dry-rub-seitan-steak-with-chili.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-65073444516413899522011-05-12T20:11:00.001+02:002011-05-15T10:28:13.275+02:00Quinoa Mango Maki Rolls<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I've heard countless times how healthy sushi is. While the fish actually have some health benefits (I don't eat fish personally), the rice is packed with sugar. This sushi is 100% vegan and is based on protein-rich Quinoa instead of white rice.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeYeHigOLhWnJJDvVB3zpvjp9NlQCLXXNGAjOwimgmsmLLFaEsClXtzWf5LAtD04LePdbzCaJvrdz5SnGG7ll7fVCBV6kffAv-T9yFJ6Cc13FnNorL555TPybhrHiH63LwRuOyTJHfqKw/s400/P1020994.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605894470192672850" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">These maki rolls are fresh, tasty and packed with protein and nutrition. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2.5 dl Cooked Quinoa (let it cool)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp Rice Vinegar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tsp Brown Sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Avocado in strips</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/3 Cucumber in long strips</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Mango in strips</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">0.5 dl Vegan Mayonnaise</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Sambal Olek</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Wasabi</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">3 Nori Sheets</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This is how it's done and you need a Sushi Kit to make these rolls. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Cook the Quinoa and let it cool. Mix with the vinegar and brown sugar. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Mix the Vegan Mayonnaise with the Sambal Olek</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Spread a 1 cm thick layer of Quinoa over the Nori Sheets and save 1.5 cm at the ends of the sheet</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Add the Avocado, Mango and Cucumber strips and by using your finger add Wasabi on top of the Cucumber</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Add some of the Mayonnaise/Sambal Olek mix.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Moist the uncovered layer at the end of the Nori Sheet.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Make a thick roll.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Cut into 2 cm pieces.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Serve with Ginger of your choice, Tamari and Wasabi. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=203641326340638&href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fquinoa-mango-maki-rolls.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-36383494687002289362011-05-12T19:53:00.001+02:002011-05-15T10:28:35.572+02:00Red Lentil Cucumber Salad with Hemp and Pumpkin Seeds<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">My wife is one of the greatest chefs I know and she has the amazing ability of turning the fewest amounts of ingredients into great meals. This salad is easy and the dressing is making in excel into a great lunch or dinner. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5fmKS90Um11wpcwth6Yh-Ndmnc54QMd0etvssmIf5ZU_8P8eE0RUO8Uut0yRv0IvHpuhDk5YEzmsPTNziAleEpiMFpLIMyRjpC2IOa0E_6a3723MCpW5j-CzlOWGJO8bYAzm0NwV0kJI/s1600/P1020982.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5fmKS90Um11wpcwth6Yh-Ndmnc54QMd0etvssmIf5ZU_8P8eE0RUO8Uut0yRv0IvHpuhDk5YEzmsPTNziAleEpiMFpLIMyRjpC2IOa0E_6a3723MCpW5j-CzlOWGJO8bYAzm0NwV0kJI/s400/P1020982.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605890698156245490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 Carrots cut into pasta with a vegetable cutter</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/2 Cucumber cut into pasta with a vegetable cutter</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1.5 dl Cherry Tomatoes diced</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 dl Red Lentils</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp Hemp Seeds</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp Flaxseeds</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">For the dressing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1.5 dl Basil</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tsp Champagne Vinegar</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 Garlic Cloves</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp Agave Nectar</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp Olive Oil</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Mix all ingredients of the dressing and mix with the salad. Top with the seeds. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=203641326340638&href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fred-lentil-cucumber-salad-with-hemp-and.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-89155646592759417182011-05-08T09:43:00.011+02:002011-05-08T16:44:11.427+02:00Flaxseed-Pumpkinseed Breakfast Pudding<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Flaxseeds and Pumpkinseeds are fantastic, so why not make a breakfast pudding out of them. As an option I have added Vega Whole Foods Optimizer, but as it's close to impossible unless you have a source in the US or Canada, it's hard to ship over to Sweden.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PCab9rYm1aI_T7MUMZ7abSafbW3oinb1Ozmj_rIENV9qhyGTzas3eGWQyw7-UJW2UnpMxXaHDDjuE39_tUE82YdO9uHnDwe-zLJmMDeF7xgQ0YCojJNkIYfwC2SAOna9rvY2IPqbHl7_/s400/P1020959.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604330132774449554" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This breakfast pudding is based on Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil, Pumpkin seeds and Cashews. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp ground Flaxseeds</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Flaxseed Oil</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Pumpkinseeds</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Hemp seeds</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Cashews</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Apple</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Banana</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">0,5 - 1 dl Almond Milk (depending on how thick you want the yoghurt to be)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Vega Whole Foods Optimizer (optional and you can also add Hemp Protein instead)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Blend everything until smooth and top with whole Flaxseeds and Pumpkinseeds. This is a super energy source and a great start of the day and I need this today as I've got a day of gardening in front of me. </span></div></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fflaxseed-pumpkinseed-breakfast-pudding.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-26471387430226280722011-05-06T08:42:00.005+02:002011-05-06T09:01:44.409+02:00Buckwheat Crunch with Flaxseeds and Fruit<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">The Excalibur Dehydrator is a wonderful invention as it allows me to make my own Buckwheat Crunch, which is one of my favorite breakfasts. Renee Voltaire's Buckwheat Crunch, which is available in any supermarket is great of course, but nothing beats home-made. In fact, you don't need a dehydrator to make Buckwheat Crunch if you have an oven that can be heated to as low as around 50-60 degrees.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jPi-xkUjkI8b_HQ4JcHI8raX1dsf-J0StCXMTVOQQHMRwzcma1XZChIKyb9pUsy9P_KwXrOCgzPseCGgmHZC0x2b_c8oyhypxvHONwwEcG7b21Q03sfuKggoAo0Wz8Cx-uxxw_AHOB0t/s400/P1020949.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603492677447387634" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Buckwheat Crunch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp of ground Flaxseeds</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp of Agave Nectar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl of Almonds or Walnuts (chopped to size of your choice)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Banana (in slices)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Apple (in pieces)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Combine the ingredients and top with Hemp or Almond milk. </span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fbuckwheat-crunch-with-flaxseeds-and.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-4195450900574533202011-05-03T21:33:00.005+02:002011-05-03T21:51:53.710+02:00Thrive Walnut Burger and Spicy Bean Salsa<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">I'm on my third day on Thrive now and I feel great, maybe now just because of the fact that I'm so excited finally trying it out. I feel super-motivated! I'm traveling again tomorrow (I'm on cross-Atlantic trips monthly, but not this time) so I will miss home the second I leave, but it'll also be a great test how to find great food in London combined with business meetings. My bag is packed with Energy Bars, which I hope I can smuggle through customs. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHirdfPX1j676_KmcYmt9-l2tdKBGwfvjnmUnt0gEwtUGGGwZpv3qqo7ynudGg2SouFbhAVRhqDtrOFY8SUP7bZD_yJ-1xVICRY6Y2CkeMEObYL-4CdZ1K5fj8txdnkk-WKgDzwplVClhj/s400/P1020941.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602576577786206498" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Today I've started with Banana Pear Ginger Cereal with Hemp Milk for breakfast, Blueberry Rooibos Antioxidant Smoothie for snack, big green avocado salad for lunch, Pomegranate Amaranth Energy bar for afternoon snack and this awesome Raw Walnut Burger with Spicy Bean Salsa, Green Salad and shredded Carrots. I did 20km on my bike as I got home from work today so I now feel more energized than ever, yet a little hungry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Now off to bed and the latest episode of The Killing! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"> </span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fthrive-walnut-burger-and-spicy-bean.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-61442436608601006242011-05-03T21:21:00.004+02:002011-05-03T21:30:45.318+02:00Kids love Wheatgrass!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">She might not like a happy camper in this picture, but I can assure you there's a battle between me and my youngest daughter over my breakfast and smoothies every morning and they are 98.6% all GREEN. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXosDSf65GUeu14XUR9-8VnSjPmRd-3hX3UPxd20zE5GA8Gie189zt5hyphenhyphenD4rvKFDoJD1MTMvjVJ1pxMlsN03yF2SVf-Pe1Uh4Oz7ZEmeTRlBgra70uIyILgyepWiFAUoA0ZFfJZrVl6zQ6/s400/P1020877.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602573015391759538" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Raw food fruit yoghurt like my <a href="http://greeninvigorator.blogspot.com/2011/03/raw-cashew-fruit-yoghurt.html">Cashew Cream Fruit Yoghurt</a> is exceptional for kids and you can mix in any fruit you would find in any dairy, over-dosed with sugar yoghurt. I can assure you they'll love it. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Wheatgrass juices are also a popular addition to the breakfast table. A teaspoon mixed with fresh Pineapple or Orange (or mixed) juice is awesome and gives them a great start of the day. </span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fkids-love-wheatgrass.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-57914280148003402132011-05-01T21:20:00.008+02:002011-05-01T21:45:01.031+02:00Meat Lover's Pizza on the Weber - Junk food alert!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Junk-food alert! I can't say enough how unhealthy this pizza is, but it's so damn tasty. My pizza philosophy is that we should not pretend that there is something like a healthy pizza and the pizzas that are called healthy tastes like something else, not pizza. As a matter of fact, an American-Italian friend of mine shakes his head every time I post a picture of my pizzas with Spelt-dough and Soy meat on them. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This pizza has got it all; Soy, fat, gluten, you name it - so don't eat this too often or too much of it. One slice is enough for me, so you can feed your whole family on this one. It's a great pizza to serve when you're having a boys-only evening with loud music and beers. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDanVC4o1W0JRnqsZqIpxFUgjUENArsL8Z0AyeOVAsCb8xPZeicK_QTmT7KWhfw6LanQPMWv4wtpXBt9YQ1mZ61rsnlVCjwdpOMFCnkMDwH3nYW9XKquuXOWMqjMxgeRzEy4136UBvBW7/s400/P1020926.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601831493324042626" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I call this pizza "Meat Lover's Pizza" as it's a vegan version of the classic pizza. I'll start with the pizza dough.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Pizza Dough - Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">2,25 dl of water</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1/4 package of Yeast</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Agave Nectar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Olive Oil</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">5 dl Spelt Flour (If you want to try to pretend this is healthy mix 50/50 whole-grain flour)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">salt</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Mix the Yeast with the water</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Mix in the Agave Nectar and Olive Oil</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Mix in the Spelt flour and knead into a smooth, yet firm dough.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Let it rise for about 30 minutes (in the meantime, make the tomato sauce)</span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Tomato Sauce - Ingredients</b></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">4 dl of Organic Crushed Tomatoes</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Agave Nectar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Garlic clove</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp of Basil</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp of Vegetable Stock (I use Renee Voltaires)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp of Chili Powder</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp of Bio Food's Energy Spice Mix (optional)</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Blend everything until smooth.</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>The Pizza Toppings</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Preheat the oven to 200 degrees or fire up your Weber with a pizza stone. </span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Vegan "Chorizo" or other spicy sausage (I use "Chorizo" from Astrid & Aporna) - Sliced</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Vegan Steak (I use Bonanza Steaks from Viana) - Sliced into thin slices.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1,5 dl of Vegan Smoked "Ham" (I use Carbonara strips from Astrid & Aporna)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl Minced Red Onion</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Vegan Mozzarella Cheese (Grated)</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Spread the Tomato Sauce over the pizza and add the toppings.</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Bake for about 15-20 minutes in the oven or 10 minutes on the Weber with direct medium heat. Check often so it doesn't burn. I used foil this time, but as I was out of paper I had to use foil. It's not recommended. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Enjoy and again, this is junk-food at it's best so be careful. </span></div></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmeat-lovers-pizza-on-weber-junk-food.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-76493252495653219862011-05-01T16:42:00.006+02:002011-05-01T17:33:35.616+02:00Papaya Carpaccio with Pico de Gallo<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">This has become a classic lately and it's a great lunch or dinner appetizer. Calling this dish Capriccio will obviously annoy some conservative Italian foodie, but Carpaccio was named by Guiseppe Cipriani as the color of the original dish reminded him of paintings by Carpaccio. So, it's more about the color than the meat if you ask me.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">I serve this with a Pico de Gallo, which takes an hour to prepare, so you need to plan ahead a little bit. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtag3npbaFeRBgMv6SvaAmBSmqBMaT6ABk2RP9AZ4rvHL8VfFCO7RYQ6Qxr-TwTqkrj9rgwlGl4xPvgJNHxrMXVVYLZZXWmsRhdYRxLTiuwPAhj8kf53cDD7xd0pQyida_P-fmAWvb__V/s400/P1020916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601763916647880626" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">The Spinach is a great source of Vitamin A and the Papaya is a great aid for digestion as it's a good source of dietary fiber. The Dates are high in Glucose and are a great energy source. The Walnuts are rich with Vitamin B, Potassium and Magnesium. So all in all, you're up for a super-healty and super-tasty dish my friend.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients (for two servings)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">5 dl of Organic Fresh Spinach (rinse well)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/2 medium sized Papaya (seeds removed)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl roughly chopped Walnuts</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl roughly chopped fresh Dates</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Juice of 1 lime</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Making the Papaya Carpaccio is super-easy and here's how it's done:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Arrange the Spinach on each plate</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Slice the Papaya in very thin slices</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Chop the Walnuts and the Dates</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Place the Papaya on top of the Spinach and top with the Dates and Walnuts</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Sprinkle the Carpaccio with the lime juice and serve directly.</span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Pico de Gallo</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">The Pico de Gallo (means Rooster's Beak) is also called Salsa Fresca and is the National Sauce in Mexico. This is my homage to the original Pico de Gallo.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqV1x7WDemN3pYQ7l6JT5dMdXFrqj-a5IfTvJR9C-EwnpxyGptR64uDgWqQezEtpGZABTKg4NsU7A1W32QHS31_A_DBTf6FZHtqq8zMB5JQ51Z56tlYFVrT0y_9MkGZI1-Vgf7aYkFnvr/s400/P1020918.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601767715028085410" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients (for two servings)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">4 Medium sized organic Tomatos (minced)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/2 Red Onion (minced)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 Medium Red Chili Pepper (sliced or minced) - Optional</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">3 tbsp finely chopped organic Cilantro (Koriander in Swedish)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Juice of one Lime</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Here's how it's done:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Mix the minced Tomatoes, Onion, Chili and Cilantro.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Sprinkle with Lime and mix well.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for an hour.</span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Enjoy! </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fpapaya-carpaccio-with-pico-de-gallo.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-20308172718324188432011-05-01T11:52:00.007+02:002011-05-01T16:31:01.902+02:00Bob Marley and Ginger Ale<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Ras Bob Marley wrote "Sun is shining" back in 1971 on the album Soul Revolution, which is one of my favorite albums. I always listen to music as I cook. I am a strong believer that the positive vibe goes straight into the food and into our systems. This morning I had my breakfast on my backyard in the sun listening to Bob Marley - a great way to start the day. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';font-size:medium;">Sun is shining, the weather is sweet</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Make you want to move your dancing feet</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: center;">To the rescue, here i am</div><div style="text-align: center;">Want you to know, y'all, where i stand</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJvaAvr5cv3upNCHm34O9mEdPDhggCv0JGQVi_qAd-w5FazorSOPSWb6Npkp0_I7GtzA7dJtnvMYjaswGYudFVXqrWsmQNuoxSaqh_apW1zwqagtG4kPTg4n3eDBVPM6LeKnKvGfOMR_j/s400/P1020915.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601684873213206642" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">As the weather gets warmer a refreshing drink to store in the fridge is this awesome Ginger Ale. It's done in less than three minutes and all you need is 5 dl of cold water, juice from one lemon, one tablespoon of fresh grated Ginger and one tablespoon of Agave Nectar. Mix it all together and store in a glass bottle in the fridge. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fbob-marley-and-ginger-ale.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-47536376418194391302011-04-27T21:41:00.007+02:002011-04-27T22:14:07.058+02:00Almond Flaxseed Burger from Thrive<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've been struggling to find a diet that is perfect for me, living quite a stressful life with a family with three kids and being a business owner for a +110 award-winning, high-prestige, video-games developer (</span></span><a href="http://www.avalanchestudios.se/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Avalanche Studios</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">). I've read many books and I shouldn't say my transition to a plant-based diet has been easy. I travel +100 days a year and it's very tempting, not going back to meat (never been a big fish or chicken guy anyways) necessary, but to eat vegan junk-food which is super-tasty but not very healthy. Also, I'm not getting younger and I need to get my lazy ass down in my basement gym and hit the weights and start riding my bike to work. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anyways, long intro... I've read Brendan Braziers awesome book </span></span><a href="http://www.brendanbrazier.com/book/thrivehome.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Thrive</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for the third time and the 1st of May will be the start of an attempt not only to get back into shape, but also to follow Brendan's 12-week meal plan - strictly. </span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><img style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYkEBQb59GkvkpJ28Ha1-EkH71HPEEaBf0fzSnt7kl4Gv3clilp1xGk_rhbzfEA_Eo4SdRx3S56F7_NCfqJq4tf_DaE90KsVdUnscVuMUDLRLAAopQLYsSWpAfd6bLZX5eIDmskYxs8QA/s400/P1020869.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600352518838121570" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tonight we did this awesome raw Almond Flaxseed Burger with Sweet Pepper Hemp Pesto as I was trying out some recipes for next week. It's super tasty and by far one of the best raw food burgers I've tasted to date. </span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ingredients - Burgers</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Garlic Cloves</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2.5 dl Almonds (I use Saltå Qvarn's as they are organic and great)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1.25 dl ground Flaxseeds (grind the seeds in a coffee grinder)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp Hemp Oil</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sea salt</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mix everything in a food processor and make two patties. Done!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ingredients - Pesto</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Garlic Clove</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Red Bell Pepper (cored and seeded)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1.25 dl Fresh Basil</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast and Sesame Seeds</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp Hemp Seeds (I use Renee Voltaires)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp Hemp Oil</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sea salt</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mix everything in a food processor. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serve with mixed greens. </span></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Falmond-flaxseed-burger-from-thrive.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-89119860324701989392011-04-27T11:00:00.011+02:002011-04-27T17:15:46.797+02:00Forks Over Knives - Warning! This movie could save your life<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Documentaries like Forks Over Knives are rarely shown in the movie theatres in Sweden unfortunately, but this one should not be missed and it will come out on DVD shortly. Forks Over Knives examines the topic about diseases being controlled and reversed by changing our diets. The movie follows two researchers; Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn as they present facts how a bad diet and how animal-based foods affect our health. I find it quite funny that some non-believers just dismiss the documentary as "vegan propaganda" and I don't think you'll see a single pair of Birkenstocks in this movie, just a lot of facts that speak for themselves.<br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><iframe height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/O7ijukNzlUg?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="480" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For most of you, there's no secret that fast-food and a all-out bad diet affect our health. In the US, this generation is the first to be stand a chance of being outlived by its parents. Scary, right? Obviously for the "sickness industry" this is great as "good health makes a lot of sense, but not a lot of $$$".<br /><br />Yes, there are as always two sides of the story but as my plant-based diet completely changed my health, stress tolerance level, temper (I had a very short fuse before changing diets) and made me an even happier person I let the results of change speak for itself.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';font-size:small;">I can't wait for this movie to get available on DVD as I am confident it will knock most people of their feets. At least those with an open mind to change their lives to the better.</span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fforks-over-knives-warning-this-movie.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-58298187135942018532011-04-27T08:13:00.006+02:002011-04-27T09:45:07.253+02:00Flaxseed - Awesome source of Omega 3 and Omega 6<div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">My mother is by far no healthy person, even though she many times think she is, but she's been a huge fan of Flaxseeds (Linfrön in Swedish) since I was a kid. She's never explained the great effects of Flaxseeds any deeper, more than "it's good for you", but she was right. Flaxseeds is the one of the greatest sources of Omega 3 (fatty acid), Omega 6 and are also great source of Potassium (regulates the body's fluid balance). </span></div><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600145851649914466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTD-fr7qTj0oGGgcmiAmuYzfh-rRzr_AVPDZ8TAN5Fxi4W-vqNifW3TG_rqSmMqE_3b4HIwAw-Wpio5GRuoFozld62FeZ_W4JuzUvCHJ3JNlZsa5VhI7EcTFUEMTZwZHobk9rYF9a0i3z/s400/P1020863.JPG" /></span></div><br /><br /><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Ground Flaxseeds are easily and quicker absorbed in the body, so always chose ground Flaxseeds. The seeds have a hard shell and are small so they usually goes straight through the body if not grounded. </span></p><br /><br /><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Another great effect of just a small dose as one or two tablespoons per day of Flaxseeds will help you burn fat. I make raw crackers out of Flaxseeds and they gives me a sense of fullness and keep me energized. I also use Flaxseeds to make raw pizza crusts and much more. They are also cheap, so no excuse not to buy a big bag today.<br /></p></span><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fflaxseed-awesome-source-of-omega-3-and.html&send=true&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-77043639409890970722011-04-25T09:57:00.006+02:002011-04-25T10:26:11.705+02:00Maca - Stress enemy #1<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">I've been on vacation on Tenerife for a week and got back home last night. This sounds super-nerdy but I've actually missed my Maca powder and the local juice-joint hadn't even heard of Maca, which is strange considering that the Conquistadors discovered this awesome superfood 500 years ago as their livestock had problems adapting to their new environment in Peru.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDGQ4SQH0miUnkBh9jkEGNjYCU3uIgOQc2woMAnA95zozjDpDS94olSSSQsVDJUfg_NGOtzFmYEpMq3wDZG68gmT_VuIpqMpkfZecIAf30Mk0m0cAatUdHDc6hc-tCWKEwoATim5THI462/s400/P1020847.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599430377746404002" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">For those of you who already consume superfoods or have started this post will be nothing new to you. However, this awesome root is something I consume every day and it's one of the best superfoods for someone that lives a stressful life with a career, kids etc. The Maca powder helps preventing stress and helps restoring hormone balance. By consuming a daily dose of Maca you will help your body in it's battle with stress and eliminate sugar-cravings, which I have been struggling with for years. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fmaca-stress-enemy-1.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-73083498313308516702011-04-16T12:51:00.008+02:002011-04-16T13:33:41.618+02:00Fennel Whole Wheat Penne with Tomatoes and Swiss Chard<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I really need to start to come up with better names than just what's in the actual dish. My Italian themed Fridays continues with this awesome Penne with Fennel and fresh tomatoes.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqF0yKIit8up1H4KqtypgsTFlymK_gA8O9POZ27eIQFE5i_nzHKq5s_-vBHPXuMEX3N3yLowkErvL-5NO4vD-dgGaabxZDDaUqS6VigqOP3AIjYPZBRJiT_CajQ4dPU_xM07f-_YCKaxV/s400/P1020743.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596136603883237282" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ingredients </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 Fennel Bulbs in half and sliced</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 Fresh tomatoes in 2 cm pieces (scald and peeled)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 onion (in small pieces but not minced)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">5 dl of Swiss Chard (Mangold in Swedish - chopped in larger pieces)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">4 Garlic Cloves (minced)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1,5 dl Vegetable Stock (I use Renee Voltaires vegetable stock)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1,5 dl White Wine</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 dl fresh Lemon juice</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 tbsp Chopped Olives</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 tbsp fresh Thyme</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 tbsp fresh Parsley</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Whole Wheat Pasta</span></span></li></ul><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This recipe makes 4 servings</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is how it's done</span></span></b></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Prepare the pasta</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Heat up salt and oil in a large sauté pan</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Cook the Fennel and Onion for about three minutes while stirring frequently.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Add the Tomatoes, Garlic, Chard, Wine and Vegetable Stock. Heat up and simmer for 5 minutes.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Add the lemon juice and olives and simmer for 3 minutes.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Add the Thyme and Parsley.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Serve over hot pasta and garnish with Thyme.</span></span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Ffennel-whole-wheat-penne-with-tomatoes.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-92084719841473704192011-04-15T07:58:00.005+02:002011-04-16T17:40:07.191+02:00Tropical Superfood Smoothie<div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Some mornings I don't just feel like anything for breakfast than a smoothie - a Superfood smoothie. This Tropical Superfood Smoothie is loaded with four different superfoods and kicks some serious punch - energy wise. This includes Bee Pollen as I wrote about earlier and it gives this smoothie a sweet flavor. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><p><img style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 400px; display: block; height: 225px; cursor: pointer; " id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595685942433762018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7CchWVSqzDDCPuBX3yGHzYoGfJuh5fF0ZUsBWWNUUcG8Q5RFfh4hyphenhyphenwkXFk-6KQw_aCfBHUfIUOnCZMtLhcEbZKXgMfOH6IB3Jz7kMlU9SgdBmnuXAo1PrTawWpO2iguDzRn3GAugwktF/s400/P1020723.JPG" /></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ingredients:</span></span></strong></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><ol><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Mango (peeled, in pieces)</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Banana (in pieces)</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 Oranges (juiced)</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Carrot (juiced)</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cm piece fresh Ginger</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp Vegan Protein Powder (I used Sun Warrior Raw Vegan Protein this morning)</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp Maca</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp Lucuma</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp Mesquite</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp Bee Pollen</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 dl Water or more depending on how thick you like it</span></span></li></ol><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mix everything and drink </span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">SLOWLY</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> on an </span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">EMPTY</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> stomach.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Ftropical-superfood-smoothie.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-61554777828940206682011-04-14T20:00:00.009+02:002011-04-14T21:02:20.977+02:00Bee Pollen - Don't let it vanish<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><a href="http://www.vanishingbees.com/">Vanishing Of The Bees</a> is the title of a 2010 documentary by George Langworthy and Maryam Henain. Until I saw the movie, I was unaware how big importance the Bees have to us all, regardless if you are on a plant-based diet or not. The DVD can be purchased <a href="http://www.vanishingbees.com/">through the website</a> and is worth every penny.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEM2WNIn6IprzLL8CzQE5rKHRw_6aPxAwmiLOnwUyoZ60eXSGWKCJDY3lnoDfo3BPAtKzAJb8rIU1FsUunLmtYDhzJ58tQC_y45L3Sh33zLM9KKgB_8rWflL_QjUIbG9j6vG-w27FVR-8/s400/P1020722.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595507278279532834" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Bee Pollen is an absolutely amazing Superfood and is a great source of vitamin B12. "Wait a minute! Did you say vitamin B12? Isn't that only available in meat?" No, it's not. It's available in Bee Pollen, Spirulina and other great superfoods. In fact, Bee Pollen has five to seven times more protein than beef. It is also a natural antidote for fighting allergies such as hayfever which is very common in Sweden during the spring and also sinusitus, which I get quite often. On top of that, it also works anti-aging and increases mental and physical capabilities. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">By protecting our Bees, which are in great danger of being extinct, we can grow and get this awesome superfood. I order mine through Raw Food Shop in Sweden. </span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fbee-pollen-dont-let-it-vanish.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-59606269222949566152011-04-09T16:39:00.011+02:002011-04-09T20:39:26.622+02:00Portobello Steaks<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Portobello Mushrooms are awesome. You can do almost anything with them and they have a great texture that allows for both marinating and for some great rubs. I've made two kinds for tonights' dinner.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIg7YR66wqkNnVkhZCYtGFzkFAOAeIfCtd4k-oboIwqN8O8sSRlnr6a-NACa6XBVNdJcL3GlpkVsacMhz4Sqs23OqJ0bgFDNJXf8Ru_ezdcAlBd2px5n8xYUUwANpLzyfvQDSUxIGnuaL/s400/P1020651.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593654082818948482" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Pepper "Steak" Portobellos</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">2.5 dl water</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 dl Dry White Wine</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">2 Shallots</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">2 Garlic cloves (minced)</span></li></ul><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Fry the Shallots and Garlic in Olive Oil on medium heat for three minutes</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Add the water and wine and simmer for 15 minutes.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Remove the stems and the gills from the Portobellos.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Pour the marinade over the Portobellos in a plastic bag for at least one hour.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Grill the Portobellos over Medium Indirect heat for two minutes on each side. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Serve with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. </span></li></ol></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Garlic Portobellos</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This one is marinated in 50 degrees C heat in the oven. The process is super simple. Remove the stem and the gils and drizzle in about 1 dl of Olive Oil and cover inside with two minced Garlic cloves. Put in the oven on 50 degrees for about two hours. Grill on Medium heat for about three minutes per side. Cut into 2.5cm slices and serve hot. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fportobello-steaks.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689036001791872473.post-61668994987199057072011-04-09T13:55:00.009+02:002011-04-09T20:43:41.661+02:00Bourbon Glazed Seitan with Cajun Rub<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">This used to be one of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">my absolute favorite dishes from back in the days, but then I did it with a Tenderloin. As I love BBQ'ing and I'm the first to brag about my superior skills, I wanted to transfer some of these awesome tastes to the plant-based world. This is not a very healthy choice, but it's sure a dinner for champions.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYeOsMwQcar6ZZxA9W9L5qWERH1Sf3q8v5mXyXibJZmX9hjSi-DjIogy4SMk-ZGlGKO9Z42dznsr-zc7Rfu_kXHh9MQf3V8G388gbpILullJ9rPETGPSLxQXKNRTCb30D7Pkb1UFXXT1T/s400/P1020650.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593655736714076146" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This requires a little planning and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">if you don't like to use a homemade Seitan, buy a pre-made as the dish itself takes some time to make and it's made in three steps.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This recipe is based on four Seitan steaks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Vegan Worcestershire Sauce</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">This is a must, so you can't do this without Worcestershire Sauce and regular one contains Anchovies so that's a no-go. If you find pre-made that's fine too. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">5 dl Apple Cider Vinegar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl Tamari or Shoyu</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl Brown Sugar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Onion Powder</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Dry Mustard</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 tsp Cinnamon</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 tsp of Black Pepper</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp Ground Ginger</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">2 Garlic cloves (crushed)</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Bring everything to a boil and simmer on low heat until reduced by half (about 20 minutes). Pour through a fine-mesh sleve into a glass bottle. You can store this sauce in the fridge for two months.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><b>Marinade</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 dl Worcestershire Sauce</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl Dijon Mustard</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp Molasses </span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Let the Seitan Steaks marinate overnight or for at least twelve hours in the fridge. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Dry Rub</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Cracked Black Pepper</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Garlic Powder</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp Paprika</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">1/2 tsp Cayenne</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">2 tsp Salt</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Glaze</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You can use this Glaze for burgers as well. Both Jack Daniels and Jim Beam contains no animal products according to <a href="http://www.barnivore.com/">Barnivore</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 dl Bourbon </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 Dijon Mustard</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">0,5 Light Brown Sugar (firmly packed)</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Now, let's get down to business and grill these bad-boys.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Remove the Seitan from the marinade and discard the marinade.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Wipe off the excess marinade.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Press the rub into the Seitan steaks and place in room temperature for about 20 minutes.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Lightly brush or spray the Seitan with olive oil.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Sear over Indirect Medium heat for three minutes on each side while basting the Seitan with the glaze.</span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Serve with roasted vegetables, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Garlic (cut the top part of a Garlic, put it in a aluminum foil package (leave a little hole in the top) and drizzle oil over it) and Corn on the Cob. A perfect BBQ!</span></div></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fgreeninvigorator.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fbourbon-glazed-seitan-with-cajun-rub.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Christoferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727451375177494528noreply@blogger.com0